Biographies

Mr. Minoru Soda has been serving as Chairman of the Board, President and Representative Director in TOKEN CORPORATION, as well as President and Representative Director in four subsidiaries and Chairman of the Board of a Shanghai-based subsidiary, since May 2013. He is also serving as Representative Director in three other subsidiaries, as well as Chairman in a China-based company.

Mr. Yoshitake Soda has been serving as Managing Director, Chief Director of Sales and Director of Agency Management in TOKEN CORPORATION since May 2010. He joined the Company in January 2000. He previously served as Manager of Sales Strategy Office in Sales Management Bureau and Chief Director of Sales.

Mr. Shigeru Kato has been serving as Executive Director in TOKEN CORPORATION since July 2011. He is also in charge of a subsidiary. He joined the Company in January 1980. His previous titles include Managing Director, Manager of Northern Kanto Business Block, Executive Officer, Manager of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Business Block, Manager of Kyushu Business Block, Manager of Northern Japan Business Block, Manager of Eastern Japan Business Block, Manager of Northern Kanto Business Block, Manager of Southern Kanto Business Block and Director of the Company. He used to work for Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. before joining the Company.

Mr. Iwao Ishikawa has been serving as Chief Director of Operation Management and Director in TOKEN CORPORATION since July 2004. He joined the Company in January 1977. His previous titles include Chief Director of Kansai Business, Director of Design Business and Executive Officer of the Company. He used to work for a Japan-based construction company before joining TOKEN CORPORATION.

Mr. Shinya Miyamoto has been serving as Director of Sales Management and Director in TOKEN CORPORATION since June 2012. He joined the Company in December 2008. He used to work for Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.

Mr. Munehiro Yonemura has been serving as Director of Construction Management and Director of TOKEN CORPORATION since November 2008. He joined the Company in March 1985. His previous titles include Executive Officer, Manager of Southern and Central Area Business Block and Managing Director. He also used to serve as Vice President and Representative Director in two subsidiaries.

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